Kidnapping of PDP Chieftain: Urgent Call for Rescue

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Owere Dickson Imasogie, a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo South Senatorial District, was kidnapped on Monday morning around 7am in his farm in Uhunmwonde local government area. According to a source close to the family, Imasogie was with his driver when the incident occurred. The police have yet to confirm or make a statement on the development, but a group called the Edo State Decide Movement has issued a statement urging Governor Godwin Obaseki to take action to rescue the kidnapped leader and others.

Key Takeaways:

  • Owere Dickson Imasogie, a PDP chieftain, was kidnapped on Monday morning around 7am in his farm in Uhunmwonde local government area.
  • Imasogie was with his driver at the time of the incident, according to a source close to the family.
  • The police have not confirmed or made a statement on the kidnapping.
  • The Edo State Decide Movement has issued a statement calling on Governor Godwin Obaseki to take action to rescue Imasogie and others.
  • Imasogie is a renowned philanthropist and leader of PDP in Edo South Senatorial District.
  • The kidnapping occurred in a rural area, near Benin Agbor road.
  • The incident is seen as a threat to progress in the state by the kidnappers.

Statistics:

  • 1 person, Owere Dickson Imasogie, was kidnapped.
  • 1 farm in Uhunmwonde local government area is the location of the kidnapping.
  • The incident occurred on Monday morning around 7am.
  • 1 group, the Edo State Decide Movement, has issued a statement calling for action.
  • No details on the number of kidnappers or their motives have been released.

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Sources:

  • THEWILL, article titled "Suspected kidnappers abduct PDP leader in Edo", no date specified